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The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

2014

Technology

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Technology In The Courtroom: Promoting Transparency Or Destroying Solemnity?, Emily Ittner Aug 2014

Technology In The Courtroom: Promoting Transparency Or Destroying Solemnity?, Emily Ittner

CommLaw Conspectus: Journal of Communications Law and Technology Policy (1993-2015)

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Fighting Fire With Fire: Technology In Child Sex Trafficking, Mary Graw Leary Jan 2014

Fighting Fire With Fire: Technology In Child Sex Trafficking, Mary Graw Leary

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The scourge of child sex trafficking is as complex as it is alarming. It is speculated that the “Triple A Engine” effect of the Internet (Affordability, Access, and Anonymity) plays a role in the sex trafficking of children. For example, much media coverage and political action has recently taken place regarding online ad sites such as backpage.com facilitating child sex trafficking. However, as with many aspects of child sex trafficking, obtaining actual measurements and hard data is challenging due to the nature of the crime, the lack of a uniform description, and inherent under-reporting. That is why Microsoft Corporation awarded …